Sunday afternoon - looking for a place to eat and went to real cream but just didn't want to eat outside and I remember eating at John Holly's Asian Bistro across the street and was very pleased. Opened at 11:30 for lunch and had fried rice, white rice, chicken with some vegetables and the sushi was delicious with the spicy Mayo! My husband ordered Pad Thai which was eatable for him, as he is the pad Thai king but he really enjoyed the dim sum. It looked like flowers. The service was great, friendly and welcoming. The restaurant is really pretty and clean so I was pleased. So if you are looking for a space to enjoy, this is a nice spot for family, a date or you and a friend. read more

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I met friends here for lunch & the lunch special is a good value. However the customer service was definitely lacking. we felt very rushed by the server, also we requested a side of fried rice to take home to our granddaughter. The server said we would have to get a full entree. He made no effort to accommodate us or even check with the kitchen to see if it was possible. He just couldn't be bothered. It wasn't a big ask, so much for customer service ! read more

We won't eat there a second time. Their menu mentions tomato sauce in their sesame chicken but we expected it to still taste like sesame chicken. It doesn't. It tastes like chicken rolled in a can of tomato sauce. The Crispy Honey shrimp wasn't crispy at all and the the shrimp was pretty chewy and dry from over cooking. The rangoons weren't bad. The fried rice is completely soggy. We were so disappointed. It was pretty spendy too which we usually don't mind for good asian food because we like it as lunch the next day. We threw it all out. Honestly, the reviews in here calling it the best must not have eaten at many good asian food restaurants. read more

One of the best Chinese restaurants around. The food is fresh they use fresh veggies in the fried rice and hey it actually has flavor. Good variety of veggies with each dish and just bursting with taste. The service is fun and attentive I wish more places were like this read more

John Holly's Asian Bistro - John Holly's Chicken with sesame, fried rice and Kung Pao Shrimp - Asian Fusion Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Never coming back here. For all the people that say there is cockroaches in their food, it's true. Absolutely disgusting, they were friendly about handling the situation, but I'll never be back. The food was very good too. But EEEEWEWEEEW!, read more

John Holly's Asian Bistro - Bugs - Asian Fusion Near Me - Denver, Colorado

came in for lunch the other day and I'd say - not the best but not the worst either. the lunch specials are a decent deal and came with a sushi roll / soup. it seems that when a place offers chinese AND sushi they rarely knock it out of the park. im normally a sesame chicken girl but the menu said tomato sauce, which threw me off. It's also rolled in sesame seeds and fried, instead of breaded - could go either way but just a heads up if you're a texture person. I ended up settling on the kung pao chicken. it was ok. chicken pieces were a little odd in texture and shape. it came with an immense amount of peanuts and baby corn. my friends have been going there for years and said the sauces tasted different than usual. one of them had to send egg rolls back because they had a strange bad mayonnaise taste to them. the crispy honey chicken was amazing! beef and broccoli was also pretty tasty. they get an extra star for friendly servers + staff. overall, it does what it needs to do. I'll give it another chance. read more

Wasn't too busy but great food. Definitely going back to try more. Lots of menu items. Bar area with TV and sports if that interests you. read more

John Holly's Asian Bistro - Crab Rangoon, Crispy Spring Roll with Pork(2), sake flight - Asian Fusion Near Me - Denver, Colorado

So I'm visiting Denver CO for my Aunt's 90th Birthday. So everyone in the group of seven, including my Aunt, wants to go to John Holly Asian Bistro 2422 S Downing St, Denver, CO 80210. This is a regular restaurant they go to all the time. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a very nice server named JOHN. We told him that this was my Aunt's 90th birthday and he seemed to really want to do a great job serving us. He was kind, attentive, great personality, knew the products, and one of the best servers I have experienced. The restaurant appeared to be older with a nice covered patio. It was very well maintained and kept clean. It is a family friendly place. Since it was happy hour, we decided to start with appetizers which were reduced in price. So we all ordered cheese won tons, various sushi rolls, won ton soup, pork buns, combo tempura platter, goyza, salad, and different drinks. Everything was fresh made using excellent ingredients. The portions were generous so we all got full on appetizers. We never got to order the main dishes as we had eaten enough and had food to take home. Now I let the group decide the rating for this review. 1 to 5 stars? My cousin (who was a server) said 5 stars. The six others said 5 stars. My Aunt: "Definitely 5 stars". So there you are. I really enjoyed the food and service from JOHN. When In Denver, CO I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this restaurant! read more

Always enjoy coming here - good food, good service and reasonably priced. I like that they offer kitchen items as well as sushi.

The steamed chicken is fantastic. Im stunned the reviews aren't great. I order probably twice a month! Definitely recommend!

Great Chinese food! Always quick when I order take out . Very professional management & staff . Good prices , authentic food!

Another great experience at John holly! Sake bombs, great veg sushi, apps and good atmosphere. The bartender was really nice and the server we recognize is an angel too. Gave us a free dessert too! read more

John Holly's Asian Bistro - They gave a complimentary dessert! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Denver, Colorado

There was a cockroach on the sushi roll. So disgusting. Praying my family doesn't get sick. read more

John Holly's Asian Bistro - Asian Fusion Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I've been going to John Holly's for about 10 years. The food has always been fantastic and the menu offers several different types of cuisine. I've ordered everything from Sushi to Pad Thai. My whole family went for Christmas last year, as it was one of the few places open when I got off work. My mother and I both ordered tempura and the portion was incredibly generous. I'm usually able to finish my whole plate, as it's a lighter dish, and ended up taking half home. My Husband ordered Katsu with fried rice. All of our dinners came out and only his fried rice. They were very busy with the holiday so it was understandable, but there was no communication. His katsu came by the end of the meal, but he was so satisfied with the fried rice, it did not ruin our experience. read more

John Holly's Asian Bistro - Tempura, fried rice, sushi - Asian Fusion Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I was very hesitant about this place particularly because of the many mixed reviews and the more recent ones being pretty negative. However, this place was recommended by a local family friend who has been going for years and thus we decided to give it a shot. We went on a Friday night around 7pm and it was pretty empty which was another concern, however, we still went for it. As we were there, more people showed up and quite a few got take out, but it was nowhere near as crazy as the Denver Beer Company across the street. We ordered the fate cocktail and a Sapporo beer. The fate drink was very sweet and pineapple-y and while it did not taste like there was much alcohol, I was feeling it pretty quickly so there must have been more than I thought/tasted. We started with a large wonton soup and the gyoza. I usually dislike heavy vegetable wonton soups, but I actually liked the many vegetables in this one, the wontons were actually my least favorite part of it. They were not bad, I just prefer ones that are more triangular and smooth than the bumpy rolled up ones. The large was also quite large, we only shared between two people but that in itself probably could have been the meal, we should have simply saved some for leftovers. The gyoza was really good, we both enjoyed that a lot. We then split the chicken basil friend rice and a shrimp tempura roll. To me, the basil fried rice was overly basil flavored as that was pretty much all I could taste, so I would not order that again, and if we were to get fried rice would get normal fried rice. The shrimp tempura was good! My only complaint with the sushi was that the pieces were really large so it was quite a mouthful. I would have preferred each one been split in two for a total of 10 pieces instead of 5 but the same amount of stuff. Lastly, we were served a pineapple boat for dessert which was very tasty and a nice way to end the meal. All in all, the food was good and it was very well priced. We sat outside, so I can't really comment on the indoor atmosphere, but the outdoor deck was nice especially for a summer evening. Service was also quick and pleasant. read more

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We went to the one in Lone Tree. Absolutely loved this place. Went with 7 other folks. They loved it too. The food was great the service was great. Nice people. I had the ginger shrimp. Huge! Hubby had lemon chicken. Everyone was satisfied! I let them know we were coming and they were prepared. We came early and I'm glad we did because filled up fast. read more

My aunt and I came here for lunch together--it wasn't super busy right at noon, so we were seated and served very quickly. The prices are a little steeper than what I normally go for, but the servings are MASSIVE. The miso soup was delicious. The shrimp and veggie tempura plate was so full...we were full before the rest of our food even got there, and it looked like we hadn't even touched the plate yet. The curry was good--a little heat, but flavorful. The poison ivy roll was also so good...even for dinner later that night. Service was attentive and so helpful! read more

John Holly's Asian Bistro - Poison Ivy roll! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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If you are looking for top-notch Chinese, Japanese and Thai food, John Holly's Asian Bistro on South Downing should be your go to! I've been coming here for years and followed them from their outpost off of Olde South Gaylord Street in Denver. Today we were waited on by Yeelang who was not only helpful in ensuring we had everything we needed but made good eye contact and was very friendly while answering our questions and taking our order. As we dined, lovely jazz music played in the background. The food was brought out promptly with the appetizer served first and then the entrees. Today we enjoyed super fresh sushi rolls. Delicious with perfectly cooked rice and delicately sliced fish. The appetizer was Japanese gyoza. They were cooked to perfection with a flavorful filling and sauce. The Singapore noodles were spiced perfectly with the best combination of vegetables and protein. The food is cooked and made to order using the best and freshest ingredients. If you have a chance to try the food in person, you should. If not, they have delivery available too! Great for those nights in or for date night and a movie at home. Or for a family dinner for the holidays. I am glad that the owner (who often is there) has such an amazing place and food for many to enjoy! I can't imagine going anywhere else! Thank you John Holly's for always ensuring each customer has a great experience while eating the amazing food of your restaurant. We will be back! Happy to support this Asian owned business. read more

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My husband I enjoy the food and sushi at John Holly's, the great waitstaff and ambiance. We dined there a few days ago and I ordered their sesame chicken and they gave changed the dish and not for the better. It no longer comes with vegetables yet the menu indicates it does. A change to a dish can occasionally be good but in this case not so much. I preferred it with the vegetables and a bit of the extra sauce provided. I ordered a separate plate of vegetables but it did not replicate the previous version. We will certainly return and soon. I plan on ordering another one of their wonderful dishes read more

I have been a regular here for 20 years. A year ago I had a bad experience due to cross contamination with avocado triggering my friend's allergy, but the owner contacted me and made things right. Only been there a few times since, but everything has been better than perfect. One of very few places in Denver that gets fresh fish flown in daily. Their King Salmon is the best I've ever had, and their Toro is usually excellent. I love this place. read more

Im updating my review for COVID. Love that every time we call in they remember us, remember what we like, and remember that I like a side of sesame oil. love this John Holly because it's so close to our house. It's often not as busy as you'd think and we always get a table. The one down south, under different ownership, is always packed on a Friday or Saturday nights. Love of my life Husband and I enjoy the quietness here. The food is just as delicious as down south and presentation is usually wonderful. Why only four stars tonight? They don't have my favorite jasmine tea. Apparently me and one other person were the only ones to order it. Everybody please come in and ask that they get herbal jasmine tea back! read more

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The food here is phenomenal!!! Best green curry I've had hands down. This place looks like a hole in the wall but the flavors were on point, the service was great too. We also had the seaweed salad and some drinks. There a complimentary pineapple boat at the end. Everything was fresh and delicious. Our requests were easily accommodated as well. The table next to us ordered everything we did, the way we did. Everyone appeared happy with their food. I can't wait to eat here again. Highly recommend. read more

John Holly's Asian Bistro - Green Curry - Asian Fusion Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The sushi was cut at the wrong angle and when i tried to bite it, it pulled and shredded. Salmon should be butter soft. When i told the sushi chef, he argued with me. I told him i had not been to john holly in a decade and he said " do not come back" ! Cannot recommend. read more

Im giving this 3 stars because the service is good, the sushi is still amazing however we ordered the Thai basil chicken and it was mainly only mushrooms, hardly any chicken. Super disappointed because that was my fav. I will still come here for their sushi! read more

Ordered take out from John Holly's for lunch. It's kind of close to my place and a friend recommended it so I thought I'd give it a shot. The chicken with broccoli was good, lots of chicken which was nice but the sauce was something to be desired, it was very watery in my opinion. The spring rolls seemed as if they were from the freezer section of a store and the sauce did not help as well. read more

I would give it 0 stars if I could. Extremely forceful and rude. Service was mid. Save your money and go somewhere else.

Consistently delicious with fresh ingredients. They always seem to cook the veggies perfectly. I enjoy that they have so many options on their menu. read more

I've only had sushi here, but it is ALL delicious! I've tried their poison Ivey roll, the Grand Canyon roll, and the sashimi.

The food was incredible after a really crappy day. The service was fast and really friendly and portions were great and loved the sake bomb!

Food is the best in Denver that I have tried so far. The seafood doesn't have the fishy smell that a lot of places forget to get rid of, and the other meats are always cooked great. I have been there 5 times already in the past couple of months read more

I'm really conflicted writing this because I love John Holly's. I used to work at their Park Meadows location and loved the food. The first take out I ordered from here was great (bbq pork buns and crispy honey chicken). Stopped by for some take out tonight and unfortunately not the same experience. Got the bbq pork buns and John Holly's Chicken. Pork buns were once again great. The John Holly's chicken wasn't. It seems like the meat was over cooked. Super chewy/tough. The sauce isn't really sauce at all and is pretty flavorless. Instead of being a thicker/stickier sort of sesame sauce, half the container is filled with what looks (and tastes) like water. Ended up eating the pork buns and tossing the chicken. I guess this location isn't owned by John anymore though so maybe the recipes and quality are different than Park Meadows. Overall a disappointment and I don't think I'll be back read more

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Our Sushi sat on the counter for over 20 minutes and then we had to ask if it was ours to get it delivered, our drinks took 30 minutes and we had to ask about them 6 times. I spoke to a manager who did nothing about it. Then the bill came they did nothing and we complained they took off 10% which was insulting to any bad experience and we complained again and we are still waiting 15 minutes later for a solution. Horrible we will never come back. This new ownership is NOT GOOD. read more

For $16.49 (the subtotal) I ordered steamed shanghai style pork buns and a steamed dim sum platter of har gau, shu mai, and seafood dumplings. I was thinking a steamed bun would be a bun and for $8 I was thinking two or three of each type of dim sum. Imagine my surprise and confusion when I got my order. I spent time trying to figure out if an item was missing. I feel like I'm being punked. As for the taste, the ones that weren't really fishy (not good for seafood), didn't have much taste. I would not recommend this restaurant. It is grossly over priced and doesn't taste good at all. There are plenty of other places with good food at more reasonable prices. read more

John Holly's Asian Bistro - Over $16 worth of steamed buns and dim sum? - Asian Fusion Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I ordered the crispy beef and it was so gross I couldn't eat it. I'm not even sure it was beef because it was 100% mush and looked white/yellow. Worst Chinese food I have ever had by far. Disgusting. Waste of money. Would give it 0 stars if I could. read more

I'm not sure why all the one star reviews for this place. The service was excellent when I was there and the food was very good. It was not the best sushi I have ever had but it was very good. read more

The service was great! Amazing food and SO clean! I loved it. I would highly recommend!

This is the absolute worst sesame chicken and crispy honey beef I've ever had on top of it being over-priced. The sesame chicken was over cooked to the point of rubber & the beef was limp and slimy. Never again, unfortunately. If I were to recommend an Asian restaurant; Lil Gingko near Cheeseman Park is the best in Denver. read more

John Holly's Asian Bistro - Asian Fusion Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Menu is full of variety and everything I've ever ordered has tasted great. Local gem.

I love John Hollys! My bf introduced me and now I am addicted to their food. They also have a variety of different types of dishes and I am very much in love with their Thai meals super hot and flavorful! I will continue to come back here! Thanks guys for good food! read more

I can give John Holly's a +4. We've always had good service and the menu offerings are varied and solid. It's probably true that JH's menu is a bit aggressive in attempting to cover multiple Asian cuisines all at once but they do a very credible job just the same. We find the Thai curry and noodle dishes to be very good as are the sushi rolls, not to mention their steamed house rolls which are to die for. We prefer the Downing location to Park Meadow for its bungalow and neighborhood intimacy. read more